Falcons owner Arthur Blank is making it clear that general manager Thomas Dimitroff’s job isn’t safe. Ian Rapoport reports the owner has told coaching candidates they will have a say in the future of the GM.

The Atlanta Falcons are close to getting a key offensive cog back in the fold. Roddy White should be ready for the Falcons’ opener, coach Mike Smith said, despite the receiver’s ankle sprain in the preseason.